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Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Rhamondre Stevenson closed out the regular season with seven carries and two catches last Sunday at Gillette Stadium. And with recognition from the NFL. The New England Patriots running back has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance against the Miami Dolphins. Stevenson, 27, amassed a season-high 153 offensive yards and […]

From Pats Pulpit | 14 days ago | 1 read

Did Matthew Stafford do enough to win MVP over Drake Maye?

One of the biggest debates over the past month has been the MVP debate. While Josh Allen made a quick appearance, this has mostly been a two-player race between Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. The debate between Stafford and Maye has been done ad nauseam and, to […]

From Turf Show Times | 14 days ago | 1 read

Patriots vs. Chargers preview for NFL wild card playoffs

The New England Patriots’ postseason drought is over. After three disappointing seasons that saw them fall short of playoff qualification, they have made it back to the tournament thanks to their 14-win regular season. Their first game will take place against the Los Angeles Chargers, who finished the regular season in second place in the […]

From Pats Pulpit | 14 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: How Justin Herbert’s toughness willed the Chargers to the playoffs (Chargers.com) Five Chargers-Patriots stats to know before this weekend’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ current odds to win this year’s Super Bowl? (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter’s […]

From Bolts From The Blue | 15 days ago | 0 reads

Patriots fan survey: How far will they go in the NFL playoffs?

After missing out in each of the last three seasons, the New England Patriots are back in the NFL playoffs. Their 14-3 regular season allowed them to punch their ticket for the first time since 2021. As a result, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will be hosting the Los Angeles Chargers in the […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

Patriots remind Chargers coach of Mike Vrabel’s playing days

Mike Vrabel and Jim Harbaugh are both experienced coaches in the NFL, and yet they have never squared off against one another. When the former became a head coach in 2018, the latter had already left the league to coach at his alma mater, Michigan. On Sunday, they will cross paths for a first time […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Chargers ahead of wild card round

Familiar faces will meet again Sunday night at Gillette Stadium. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, five players in the fold for the NFL wild card have been both New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers during their careers. From Jim Harbaugh’s sideline to Mike Vrabel’s sideline, here’s a glance through the […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 3 reads

Patriots host two wide receivers for workouts heading into postseason

Two free agents visited Gillette Stadium to begin the first week of the postseason. The New England Patriots had wide receivers Cole Burgess and Dymere Miller in for workouts on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Burgess, 25, signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2024. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound wideout […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 2 reads

Cardinals request head coach interview with Patriots assistant

While the New England Patriots are gearing up for a playoff run, other teams around the NFL have begun the process of rebuilding. Among them are the Arizona Cardinals, who have set their sights on a member of the Patriots’ coaching staff. According to a report by Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, the team has […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 1 read

3 more teams request head coach interview with Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak

With the Seattle Seahawks slotted in as the NFC’s number one seed, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak can now start interviewing for head coaching jobs around the league before the Divisional Round begins. Earlier in the week it was reported that Kubiak was requested for an interview with the Atlanta Falcons. However, it is not surprising […]

From Field Gulls | 15 days ago | 3 reads

Patriots release rookie Brandon Crossley from practice squad following defensive tackle’s return

A return led to a departure in Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the release of cornerback Brandon Crossley from the practice squad on Tuesday. A corresponding move loomed after defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. cleared waivers and officially re-signed with the 16-man group entering the playoffs. Crossley, 24, landed at Gillette Stadium as part […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

Patriots won’t change approach with Chargers playoff game looming

The New England Patriots may have closed the book on the 2025 regular season, but not on the lessons learned during their 17-game campaign. The stakes may be at their highest yet, but it’s still all about sticking to a tried-and-true method of preparation. For Mike Vrabel, that was a message his team needed to […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag

The regular season has concluded which means eyes are officially on the playoffs for New England Patriots. In their first playoff appearance since 2021, New England will welcome Justing Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to Gillette Stadium for Wild Card Weekend. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

10 Patriots unlock contract incentives during regular season

The end of the regular season does not just mean that the New England Patriots are now in win-or-go-home mode in the playoffs, but also that they can put a wrap on most of their contract incentives. In total, 20 of their players had one or several such incentives in their respective deals, and half […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

Aaron Rodgers gets emotional discussing AFC North championship

Sunday night was a roller coaster of Steelers emotions that would have made Kennywood’s Steel Curtain jealous.  Aaron Rodgers quickly and easily led the Steelers down the field to take the lead, thanks to a Calvin Austin double move, leaving him wide open in the end zone. The Steelers led 26-24. Chris Boswell missed the […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | 15 days ago | 1 read

Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts remain steady entering playoffs

The Chargers ended the regular season with a wash of a game where their backups did their best against the Broncos starters. They fell 19-3 and their sights are now set squarely on their wild card matchup against the Patriots. Let’s go ahead and see where they landed amongst the final regular season power rankings. […]

From Bolts From The Blue | 15 days ago | 2 reads

NFL assigns referee for Patriots vs. Chargers wild card game

The New England Patriots will enter the NFL playoffs on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, and they will do so under the watchful eye of Ron Torbert. As was announced by the NFL, Torbert has been assigned referee for the wild card matchup. Officiating website Football Zebras had to say the following about […]

From Pats Pulpit | 15 days ago | 0 reads

Patriots position grades from win over Dolphins in NFL Week 18

The New England Patriots are heading into the NFL playoffs with a positive taste in their mouths. Their regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins, after all, was another display of power: despite some sloppy moments, the Patriots cruised to a 38-10 victory. The game itself saw multiple individual performances worthy of recognition, for better […]

From Pats Pulpit | 16 days ago | 1 read

Drake Maye analysis: How Patriots QB performed vs. Dolphins in Week 18

Drake Maye wrapped up a standout sophomore regular season with yet another highly efficient performance in a win over the Miami Dolphins. With a Patriots run game continuing their dominant stretch over the last month of the season — where they now rank No. 1 in EPA/rush and rushing average — Maye was only asked […]

From Pats Pulpit | 16 days ago | 1 read

Patriots injury analysis before wild card playoff game vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots’ 2025 regular season was a major success, and they managed to end it in style as well. Taking on the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel celebrated a 38-10 victory to secure the second seed in the AFC and set up a wild card playoff […]

From Pats Pulpit | 16 days ago | 0 reads